Walnut Halwa

Cook along · 11 steps

Method

1. 1

   Transfer walnuts to a mixer jar. Grind in small batches on pulse mode to a coarse texture (not powder). You can also use a chili cutter.

2. 2

   Heat 4 tbsp ghee in a pan. Add ground walnuts and fry on low flame for 5-6 minutes, stirring continuously (walnuts burn quickly).

3. 3

   Add 200g crumbled khoya. Mix well with walnuts and cook for 4-5 minutes until ghee starts oozing out.

   

4. 4

   Add 1½ cups pre-heated milk. Mix well.

5. 5

   Stir continuously until the mixture thickens slightly.

6. 6

   Add ⅓ cup sugar. Mix and stir continuously for 5 minutes until sugar dissolves.

   

7. 7

   Add ½ tsp cardamom powder and the saffron milk (strands + milk). Mix well — saffron greatly enhances the taste.

8. 8

   Add 3 tbsp finely chopped almonds. Mix.

9. 9

   Turn off stove. Keep stirring the halwa for 2 more minutes for good texture.

   

10. 10

    Garnish with chopped almonds, pistachios, walnuts, and dried rose petals.

11. 11

    Serve warm. Offer to Thakurji with Tulsi leaves.